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RX55 RWF

2005 Ssangyong Rexton

Purple Diesel 2696cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,450 mi
Last recorded87,450 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Ssangyong Rexton71,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX55 RWF
MakeSsangyong
ModelRexton
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,696cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 87,450 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General corrosion . (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2025 87,447 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General corrosion . (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 76,492 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 74,599 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all brake hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 72,584 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 71,092 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 67,653 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight lip & scoring on Front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Corrosion on underside

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight blow at tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system corroded

Headlights discoloured

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Perishing in bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Perishing in bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 65,146 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front brake discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear brake discs heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Corrosion on underside

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear seats folded down - Rear belts not inspected

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both Front shock absorbers corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2019 65,146 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front brake discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear brake discs heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Corrosion on underside

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear seats folded down - Rear belts not inspected

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both Front shock absorbers corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 62,731 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust system corrdoded

front shockers corroding

underside corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2017 59,924 miles

Corrosion on underside

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Perishing in side walls

One segment of high level brake light in-op

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion on all discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 57,953 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front tyres slightly perishing

rear seat belts not checked seats folded down

slight corrosion on rear discs

slight corrosion on underside

Fail 5 Dec 2016 57,953 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front tyres slightly perishing

rear seat belts not checked seats folded down

slight corrosion on rear discs

slight corrosion on underside

Pass 10 Dec 2015 54,841 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 54,841 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 52,336 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 52,336 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 49,170 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 41,790 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 41,776 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 36,722 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Dec 2010 30,429 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 23,451 miles

Nearside front tyre worn heavilly on outer edge

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 30 Dec 2008 17,268 miles

How Reliable is the Ssangyong Rexton?

Based on 87,133 MOT tests across 7,290 vehicles.

68.5%
Pass Rate
6,818
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
7,290
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 3,903
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,587
fog lamp not working 3,114
position lamp(s) not working 2,335
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,005
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RX55 RWF is a 2005 Ssangyong Rexton in Purple with a 2,696cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 Ssangyong Rexton models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 71,642 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ssangyong Rexton fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 3,903 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RX55 RWF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ssangyong Rexton typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Ssangyong Rexton is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RX55 RWF is a 2005 Ssangyong Rexton, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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